RP-HJE125-K, 3.5mm ErgoFit Wired Earbuds, Noise Isolating In-Ear Stereo Earphones, Dynamic Clear Sound, Ergonomic Custom-Fit Earpieces (S/M/L), Large 9mm Driver, Long cord, No Mic - Black

I just wanted to add my voice to the chorus of positive reviews. I have been using this model of earphones for at least the last 5 years, and i consider them by far the best available in this price bracket. The sound is hard to fault (i find it generally improves after areound 20 hours of wearing in), the fit is wonderful - these are the only earbuds i've ever had that i can comfortably wear while lying down (even on my side with my ear against the pillow), and i've always found them to be pretty durable. I discovered these while working my way through all different types of cheap (and some more expensive) earphones available on Amazon. My primary complaint with other earbuds was always that the cables would fail around the joint with the 3.5mm jack. This was obviously due to my use case which involved wearing them all day while on my feet, reaching and stretching, and pulling my phone out of my pocket frequently (which twists the cable up a lot). I have had a few cable failures with these Panasonics, but only after at least 4 - 6 months of hard use, which seems reasonable to me. Other no-name brands in this price bracket would often start to go after 1 month or less. I do find that the silicone earbuds get pulled off and lost from time to time, which usually necessitates a replacement (i find the alternative sizes they supply are a little uncomfortable), but this is not something that i can fault the product for. At this price i can keep a spare pair in my car, at work, and in my travel bag, so i'm never without them. There may well be better earphones available if you want to spend more money, and are not planning to subject them to hard use. However if you're after a cheap, replaceable set of earphones that are still good quality - these are absolutely unbeatable.

I have had a pair of these that lasted a full year. You honestly cannot go wrong for the price. Their durability is pretty good to say the least, however I found after a year or so the right speaker has lost some sound on the mids and has a very hollow sound, which would sometimes hiss. I thought it may have been the case where the ear cushion/bud needed replacing, however it was the speaker itself. They do come with extra cushion/buds so that when they wear out, they can be replaced. Which is good. Their noise isolation is actually pretty great for such a budget pair of earphones. I have owned the OnePlus bullets beforehand and I would say that these do a similar job in terms of noise isolating, however they will not fully cancel out the noise, but do the job of reducing which. I have worn them in busy, noisy city centres as well as on flights and other means of public transport, and outer noise is very minimal. You can find ones with a microphone very similar to these by searching 'Panasonic ErgoFit In-Ear Earbuds Headphones with Mic/Controller RP-TCM125-K' - I owned a pair of these for a long time also, however the mic had troubles in calls, with a lot of hissing and clicking sounds and making my voice extremely quiet. I much prefer these as there is no feedback during calls and the sound is very clear, but of course you would need to use the phone mic to communicate. There is another microphone version 'RP-TCM125-V', which I have yet to try, but seeing as most mic buds do not co-operate with my phone very well, I cannot give my opinion on the quality of which. The shape of these ensures a comfy fitting in the ear, however if you have larger ears (like I do), you may find that they fall out when walking at faster speeds, so I would not recommend them for running, or gym, etc, as such. You would be better off looking at wireless buds. The depth of the bass is emphasised more-so the furthermore you press these into your ear, sometimes bass may sound as though it is lacking, but it is possible it is because how loosely my pair fit in my ear, unless I press them in further. Then I have no complaints about the range on the bass. In short, Panasonic have managed to make a quality ear bud for a very affordable price here. It may not be audiophile quality by any means but if you are looking for a decent durable headphone with an above average range then I would recommend purchasing these guys.

These have very good sound quality compared to my (more expensive) Galaxy buds and HyperX headphones. I will say that they are a bit too heavy on bass for my preferences. They also fit well, and when you lie on your side they don't hurt your ear unlike most ear buds. The actual wire is a bit thin and flimsy, but acceptable.

Update: these buds *really* do last. Would buy again without hesitation, but I may not need to any time soon. Earbuds are tough and well made, and look like they should last. It's so common for in ear headphones to fail on either the left or right side, but these are designed in such a way that it should be less likely for that to happen. The wire and insulation could be thicker, and the wire is prone to tangling. I added a cable cord clip to help with that. The 3.5mm plug connector is L-shaped, which is great, although the connector itself is a bit thin and can sometimes crackle a little until a good connection is made. Once it is, then the crackling is gone and everything sounds nice and clear. I had no great expectation of particularly good sound, and while it's not a revelation, it's better than you'd get from many earbuds several times the price: flat enough, with clear mids and trebles and just enough bass to add some warmth and richness to the overall tone. They're OK for most music but are ideal for general use, such as for listening to podcasts and the like. The more than adequate sound quality, coupled with the very low cost and surprisingly sturdy build, makes them worthy of recommendation, even if they'll only be kept as a backup pair.

Basic earphones at a competitive price, lightweight and comfortable. These are fine for listening to audiobooks and podcasts but not great for music - they lack mid-range detail and give an overall the sound quality is slightly muddy. Fortunately I only need these to listen to speech so they suit my purpose and my wallet just fine. If you appreciate music you'll be better off spending a bit more for something better. In summary, you get what you pay for.

I have used a previous version of these earbuds that were bigger in size and remembered them fitting my ears perfectly so i bought them as disposable/beater headphones and have used them until now when they have started to break to the point where they are difficult to use. This isn't as much of a problem as you think it is Especially when you consider how much I've used them. The quality of the earbuds doesn't feel cheap but its obvious you didn't pay a lot for them however the low price is one of the main selling points for roughly £8 (at the time of the review) a pair as a result I'm not complaining. The size of the buds is incredibly small they practically disappear into your ears and in my case fit perfectly this makes them great if you want to wear them under a hat as they wont stick out this also makes them excellent for sleeping in as it doesn't poke you if they sink into your ear like me. The sound of these earbuds are as described "powerful sound" being a pseudonym for having a lot of bass this can be jarring at first if your used to earbuds that are more flat sounding or some kind of reference headphones however they still sound good despite this if you like bass or music with a lot of bass it will sound good. The only down side is the fact that they earbuds (like every other pair) will break eventually in my case the jack began to break and wouldn't fully provide as much volume to one ear at first and then began to only work at one angle. HOWEVER this is after roughly 3 months of constant use (since October 2022) they were my daily earbuds that would see constant use only given a break when I'm sleeping as a result they were probably used more than the average person would due to this yours will definitely last longer than my pair. Overall they are great value for money and should last a while I highly recommend them if your using them as a backup or just need a cheap pair of earbuds.

EDIT: My original review is below. After further use I have come to realise that the sound quality is superior to earphones twice the price, it has noticeably better bass than the earphones I mentioned in my original review, for instance. There are some other Issues that I have also noticed. The jack itself is poor quality and fiddling with it causes distortion in the earphones themselves, moving the jack around can change the volume in either ear as well. This, along with the uncomfortable ear buds, weakens the product somewhat but if you can get past (or solve) the ear discomfort and not be bothered by occasional 'fuzzing' then I fully recommend these earphones. For this price, you can't do better. In terms of sound quality these earphones are perfectly fine. I have no complaints, but then again I am no audiophile. I spent around £5.70 (not including shipping) on these and for that price I'm pleased that there are no issues in that regard. That being said, with shipping costs the total was closer to £10 so if you can avoid shipping costs through a large enough order, or Prime, then perhaps consider splashing out and getting something a few £s better than this pair. My main issue with these earphones is that the provided ear buds are rather uncomfortable even after only a few minutes. I've never had an issue with earphones irritating my ears before so I wouldn't say this is entirely my ears' fault. The rubbery material used is either too rigid, too 'grippy' or both, I'm not sure. Luckily my old (broken) Creative EP-630 Noise Isolating Earphones - Black had spare buds that fit nicely onto the Panasonic 'phones. For such a low price I can't punish them too hard, the sound quality doesn't suffer from the earphone's cheapness. However, looking at the current prices of the Creative EP-630's I mentioned earlier, if you are able to avoid paying shipping consider opting for them. They are also around the £10 mark (as these Panasonics are with shipping included) and are noticeably more comfortable to use. Admittedly this may sound like bogus mental gymnastics - you wouldn't be wrong about that - but it's something to consider. A reward for avoiding shipping fees, perhaps.

The wide frequency response of these quality earphones is evident in their excellent sound quality, from deep base through to high end tings and pings - all are faithfully reproduced. Also, the ergonomic design makes them comfortable to wear for long periods as they fit snugly within the ear. For me, the middle sized buds work best in terms of comfort and for providing a tight seal that enhances sound quality. Furthermore, the substantial lead is a joy because it resists getting tangled!... I have no hesitation in recommending these splendid, great value Panasonic earphones.